During trials, a knee-like joint enhanced with the new approach corrected misalignment by 99% when compared with a standard ...

Texas Instruments is developing GaN power devices to enable more compact and efficient motor joints for humanoid robots.

Robotic joint design can significantly enhance or hinder how the relevant machine operates. That’s especially true with robots that perform various tasks, including handling delicate items or working ...

Harvard SEAS researchers have developed a mathematical framework for optimizing the design of rolling contact joints, which are made of rolling surfaces and flexible connectors. To demonstrate their ...

With specialized training in the Mako SmartRobotics system, Signature Orthopedics’ Dr. Christopher Palmer has transformed the way that joint replacements are performed in St. Louis. This latest ...

Robotic-assisted technology supports surgeons with advanced planning and real-time guidance during surgery.

A new position-sensing solution comprising an IC, magnet, and calibration software promises to maintain higher performance while ensuring affordability in robotic joints. It does that by reducing the ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — A local surgery center in Missoula is utilizing robotic assisted technology in the operating room. “It’s not going to cut anything without the actual surgeon pulling the trigger and ...

Advances in motor design have allowed different types of robots to both specialize for industrial functions and converge in precision.